No longer a place to be avoided, the port of Lavrion is changing faster than any town in Greece, opening tavernas, cafes and becoming an important ferry boat hub for the Cyclades Islands and home port for several cruise ships and sailboat companies.

Lovers of the elusive “real Greece” pretty much all agree that the island of Syros is a special place. The town of Hermoupolis is the capital of the Cyclades and one of the most architecturally fascinating ports in the Mediterranean, a living museum with some of the most beautiful 19th Century buildings in Greece.

Kythnos in the Western Cyclades is a surprising island of beautiful beaches, traditional villages, hot springs, agriculture, and with a feeling that it much futher than the short ferry journey from Pireaus.

Santorini is the most popular island in Greece. It may be the most popular island in the world. There are few travel destinations that combine beautiful beaches, spectacular scenery, ancient cities, amazing restaurants, some of the world’s best wine, and an active volcano. But Santorini has all this and more.

There is no island in Greece like Ios. There is no place in the world like Ios! Some might tell you it is like Spring Break in Daytona Beach or Panama city or even Cancun but the reality is that those places are tame compared to Ios.

Naxos would love to have the high-class tourism and the big bucks that come with it like their neighbor Mykonos, but they have their fields and their fruit and olive trees and their fishing and are content to be the kind of place that is attractive not only to those seeking sunlight, bars and bikinis, but also those looking for a little Greek culture and nature to go along with it.

Paros may not be the Greek island your friends told you to go to, but there’s a good chance you will have as much fun here as you could have had in Mykonos and you will still be able to afford to buy some gifts for your family without using the credit card you were saving for emergencies.

For more than half a century the Greek Island of Mykonos has been a Mecca for tourists and adventure seekers. It has been visited by just about every celebrity, sports figure, political leader, archaeologist, professor, college student, house-wife, fashion model, writer, musician, famous chef, architect and designer in the world and it is not an exaggeration to say there is something on Mykonos for everybody.

The Greek island of Kea is known for many things. It has exceptional beaches and one of the best system of walking paths and trails of any Greek island. Kea is a hiker’s paradise with numbered routes that take you through a variety of landcapes to remote coves and the ruins of ancient cities.

If you are looking for that perfect Greek island with a balance of beautiful beaches, low-key nightlife, white Cycladic villages, low-impact tourism and maybe the best food in the Cyclades, then look no further than Sifnos, where I have been coming for over thirty years.

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We can help with your planning and available sailing dates and possible destinations. We will also help you with any other questions you may have. From the best times of the year to visit, to what islands best suit your party!

The Cyclades and the small Cyclades are in the central part of the Aegean. They are barren and dry but have an incredible beauty and tranquillity all of their own. Surrounded by the hypnotic blue waters, sailing is the best way to experience these islands. With their amazing sandy beaches and ancient villages, with their white washed houses and blue shutters and traditional family run taverns.

Possible itineraries for the Cyclades

This is a very popular itinerary as most people like to visit Mykonos and Santorini. Starting right in the middle of the Cyclades gives you the opportunity to visit the most famous islands and the less visited ones but equally beautiful. You can expect to do some good sailing in the Cyclades as the area is more windy than the Saronic Gulf thus more cool in summer. The young will love the nightlife in Mykonos, Ios, Paros while those seeking a more relaxing quiet time can visit the historical site of Delos, the monastery in Amorgos, or beautiful Folegandros, different from all other islands. Also lovely Sifnos with the ancient town of Kastro, Serifos with its many white sand beaches that can only be reached by foot. Syros and the lively town of Ermoupolis with marble streets and houses, the capital of the Cyclades. You can anchor at the bay of Rhinia where you can stay overnight. Naxos with the Apollonas Temple’s Gate and much more. The Cyclades will make everybody happy, the young and the less young.

The Ιtineraries are highly customizable. Please contact us for more information!